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Do N.J. kids need to learn cursive? Yes, yes, yes, state lawmakers say.

There’s a renewed push — from both sides of the aisle — to require N.J. schools to teach cursive handwriting. [Read more]

Tree crushes N.J. school bus with 10 kids and driver inside

A large tree branch fell on top of a school bus around 7 a.m. Friday, police said. [Read more]

Sexist N.J. university boss ignored and humiliated female employees, 2 top officials allege

The university's chief information officer said one high-ranking woman was "too emotional" to get a promotion, the lawsuit alleges. [Read more]

Parents vow to fight ‘heartless’ plan to shutter 3 N.J. schools, including top-ranked elementary

A plan rolled out with almost no advance notice this week drew hundreds of parents to a board of education meeting in Middletown, with most left locked outside the building. [Read more]

N.J. university to pause hiring, save money, amid federal funding uncertainty

In a memo sent to the university community Wednesday, university officials said they were taking a number of steps to cut costs and restrain spending in the coming months. [Read more]

N.J. school cancels 2nd grade trip to ‘gender justice’ center after online backlash

Teachers scheduled to bring 76 students to the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice received a barrage of "denigrating" messages once word about the trip got on social media. [Read more]

N.J. district wants to close 2 elementary schools in massive restructuring

The plan also includes relocating hundreds of middle school students to another building. [Read more]

Biggest losers in N.J.’s new school funding plan — including one district with a 27% cut

Several school districts are facing cuts that far exceed the promised 3% cap. [Read more]

Check out this N.J. university’s $31 million expansion of its student center

Rowan's new student center blends ancient design with modern amenities for a unique campus experience. [Read more]

Mother of autistic teen who died on school bus urges lawmakers to pass ‘common-sense’ safety bill

The death of Matthew Rossi has led to calls for new regulations governing school buses transporting special needs students [Read more]

Newly eligible teen voters vet Newark school board candidates during forum

Eleven people are vying for 3 seats in an April 15 election that will be the state's first to allow 16-year-olds to vote [Read more]

N.J. college lost fossils dating back 380 million years, professor says in suit

The irreplaceable fossils got intercepted in transit and ended up in a landfill in Tennessee, according to the lawsuit. [Read more]

Education Week

School and district leaders will explore strategies to enhance STEM assessment practices across their district, within schools and classrooms. [Read more]

Education Week's Virtual Leadership Symposium 2025 [Read more]

Join this free virtual summit to learn from education leaders, policymakers, and industry experts on the topic of high-impact tutoring. [Read more]

There’s no time to waste when it comes to literacy. Getting intervention right is critical. Learn best practices, tangible examples, and tools proven to improve reading outcomes. [Read more]

Absenteeism rates are growing fast. Join Peter DeWitt and experts to learn how to re-engage students & families. [Read more]

Chronic absenteeism is a signal, not just data. Join us for a webinar on reimagining attendance with research & AI! [Read more]

AI isn't the future, it's NOW! Learn how AI can be effectively used to personalize student learning in K-12. [Read more]

Join us to learn how school leaders are building a trauma-responsive MTSS to support students & improve school outcomes. [Read more]

Join us to explore insights from new research on K–12 student reading—including the major impact of just 15 minutes of daily reading time. [Read more]

Learn how to update school academic integrity guidelines and prepare students for the age of AI. [Read more]